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When I'm not working, I spend a lot of time on my hair. When it's time for my hair to get some rest, I either wear it in a ponytail, bun or my favorite 'milkmaid' braid.
Tracee Ellis Ross

Meaning of "bun" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BUN

Of unknown origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BUN

bun  [bʌn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bun is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bun

Bun

A bun is a small, sometimes sweet, bread or bread roll. Though they come in many shapes and sizes, they are most commonly hand-sized or smaller, with a round top and flat bottom. Buns are usually made from flour, sugar, milk, yeast and butter. Common varieties contain small fruit or nuts, are topped with icing or caramel, or filled with jam or cream. Some types of buns are filled with various meats. "Bun" may also refer to particular types of filled dumplings, such as Chinese baozi and Lutonian Halapchi. Some of these types of dumplings may be bread-like in texture. A bun is normally made from dough that has been 'enriched' with sugar and butter and even sometimes egg. Without any of these the dough remains to be 'bread dough' rather than 'bun dough' and the resultant product will be called a roll, rather than a bun.

Definition of bun in the English dictionary

The first definition of bun in the dictionary is a small roll, similar to bread but usually containing sweetening, currants, spices, etc. Other definition of bun is any of various types of small round sweet cakes. Bun is also a hairstyle in which long hair is gathered into a bun shape at the back of the head.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUN

bumsucking
Buna
bunbury
bunce
bunch
bunchberries
bunchberry
Bunche
bunches
bunchgrass
bunchier
bunchiest
bunchily
bunchiness
bunchy
bunco
bunco artist
bunco squad
buncombe
bund

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUN

begun
Braun
dun
fun
gun
handgun
hit-and-run
home run
Hun
in the long run
in the short run
Jun
Kim Jong-un
Kun
nun
pun
run
sun
tun
vingt-et-un

Synonyms and antonyms of bun in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bun» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUN

Find out the translation of bun to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bun from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bun» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小圆面包
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bollo
570 millions of speakers

English

bun
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोटी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَعْكَة مَحَلـّاة قَليلاً
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сдобная булочка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pão doce pequeno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petit gâteau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

roti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

weiches Brötchen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작은 빵
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bánh bao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரொட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंबाडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

topuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ciambella
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drożdżówka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

булочка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

brioșă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουλουράκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bun
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bulle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bolle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bun

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUN»

The term «bun» is very widely used and occupies the 10.246 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bun

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7 QUOTES WITH «BUN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bun.
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India de Beaufort
Every trend in my high school was terrible! I used to wear my hair in a tight bun and let two long pieces hang in the front. I'd also wear really dark eyeliner and bright pink eyeshadow. For some reason, my friends and I thought it was really fashionable to wear a short tie with our uniforms.
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Alex Kapranos
I'd rather eat a cow-pat on a bun than a bloody McDonalds.
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Laura Marano
When I'm at school, I usually put my hair up. High pony, side pony, or a bun, I like my hair out of my face.
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Christa Miller
I love Goody's Spin Pins. They're super cheap and look like corkscrews. You just gather your hair and screw them into a bun.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
When I'm not working, I spend a lot of time on my hair. When it's time for my hair to get some rest, I either wear it in a ponytail, bun or my favorite 'milkmaid' braid.
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Russell Smith
Indeed, the whole point of the man bun, I have surmised, is to assert a high proficiency at yoga. There are no yoga-achievement badges, no coloured belts like judo, so the male yoga expert needs some other kind of visible symbol.
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Jasmine Tookes
I don't have a specific favorite product, but I deep condition my hair regularly. When I can, I'll avoid heat styling and wear my hair in a bun.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUN»

Discover the use of bun in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bun and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Plum Bun: A Novel Without a Moral
After her parents die, Angela Murray, a young mulatto, decides to move from Philadelphia to New York and live as a white woman
Jessie Redmon Fauset, 1928
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Bun Bun's Birthday
Feeling sad because she thinks that her friends have forgotten all about her birthday, little Bun Bun is unprepared for the great big wonderful surprise that is in store for her.
Mercer Mayer, 1996
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Bun Bun Button
This heartwarming story celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and is perfect for children who imagine their toys have secret adventures when no one's watching.
Patricia Polacco, 2011
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
Even though she is teased by a boy at school for being different, Lucy has the courage to be herself and comes to the boy's aid when he is in need of help.
Maria Dismondy, 2012
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Wau-Bun
This fascinating and personal account of life at Fort Winnebago in 1830's Wisconsin, including first-hand stories of the Winnebago people, was originally published in 1856.
Julliette Kinzie, 2010
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Remember the Hot Dog Bun: An Inspirational Observance from ...
The labels are inevitable, and children struggle to overcome them. Remember the Hot Dog Bun illustrates how a positive attitude and faith in God can help families with autistic children attain peace.
Tammi Bogan, 2010
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Essential Laboratory Mathematics: Concepts and Applications ...
Margin Problems Calculate the BUN/creatinine ratio (results in mg/dL): l. BUN: 30 ; creatinine: l.0 2. BUN: 26; creatinine: l.3 3. BUN: 42; creatinine: 2.5 4. A newborn baby is visibly jaundiced. Total bilirubin is l5.0 mg/dL and the direct bilirubin is ...
Catherine W. Johnson (MAed/Math.), Catherine W. Johnson, Daniel L. Timmons, 2003
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The Solitaire Mystery
En route, in Switzerland, Hans Thomas is given a magnifying glass by a dwarf at a petrol station, and the next day he finds a tiny book in his bread roll which can only be read with a magnifying glass. How did the book come to be there?
Jostein Gaarder, 2010
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Bun-Bun's Brook Trout
Bun-Bun fishes for trout all afternoon without any success, until he listens to the trout and learns a lesson from a small insect.
Richard Mosse, Jeff Sonstegard, 1992
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A Bun in the Oven: The Real Guide to Pregnancy
Childbirth and pain relief.What life is like with a newborn baby.This irreverent guide to pregnancy-including the scary parts, funny parts, and private parts-is guaranteed to give you peace of mind, keep you informed, and make you laugh out ...
Kaz Cooke, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bun is used in the context of the following news items.
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The man with the golden bun: Pierce Brosnan visits Dublin bakery
The man with the golden bun: Pierce Brosnan visits Dublin bakery. Katie Morris. Published 03/07/2015 | 07:44. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Favorite Dishes #77: Brooklyn Star's Cinnamon Bun
Drowning in vanilla frosting, and served piping hot in a cast iron skillet, their bun is a sight worth savoring — its very smell alone is intoxicating. «Village Voice, Jul 15»
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Move Aside Man Bun! We're All About The Man Ponytail Now
Ever since Matt Damon rocked up at a press conference sporting a luscious ponytail to put all we women to shame, we haven't been able to ... «soFeminine.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Matt Damon debuts man-bun at press conference for 'The Great Wall'
The 44-year-old was photographed rocking a trendy man-bun while promoting the new film in Beijing, China on Thursday. TMZ posted a ... «Reality TV World, Jul 15»
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Inspector finds gnaw marks on Burger King hamburger bun
CLEARWATER, Florida — Ominous skies loom over the Clearwater Burger King. The fast food chain known for sandwiches like the Whopper is ... «WTSP 10 News, Jul 15»
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Low-Sodium, Wheat-Free Bun Alternatives
But before you skip the grill, try these bun substitutes at your next gathering. And give guests low-sodium (as well as gluten-free, Paleo, and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Tried bun-maska yet? Lunchbox director Ritesh Batra bats for Irani …
Tried bun-maska yet? Lunchbox director Ritesh Batra bats for Irani cafes. Sarit Ray, Hindustan Times, Mumbai; |; Updated: Jul 04, 2015 09:22 ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
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Korean Bun Fusion Going Down in Crown Heights; Patsy's Pizza …
CROWN HEIGHTS — Spitzer's Corner manager David Moon opened his own place Bunsmith, serving Korean fusion food. The buns here are ... «Eater NY, Jun 15»
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Menu small, food delicious at Between the Bun
I chose the Romanian tenderloin sandwich, which is basically skirt steak on a bun ($11.95). As always, skirt steak has great flavor and this did ... «Palm Beach Post, Jun 15»
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'Why is there a bun in your oven?' Pregnancy hints fly right over …
Two of the soon-to-be grandparents said, "Why is there a bun in your oven?" out loud five times before finally clicking. "You're pregnant?!". «TVNZ, Jun 15»

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